Senior Backend Engineer

About the position

Data Engineer (Mid-Level)
A Bit About Us:
We are a venture-backed startup in Silicon Valley, dedicated to empowering developers with innovative tools. We're passionate about pushing the boundaries of what's possible in software development, and we're looking for talented engineers to join us on this exciting journey. We foster a culture of collaboration, creativity, and continuous growth.
The Opportunity:
We are seeking a Mid-Level Data Engineer to join our team and help us build and scale our data infrastructure. You will play a key role in designing, implementing, and optimizing our data pipelines, enabling us to make data-driven decisions and build intelligent products. If you are passionate about data and have a strong background in data engineering, we encourage you to apply.
What You'll Do:

• Design, build, and maintain scalable and reliable data pipelines.

• Develop and optimize ETL processes to extract, transform, and load data from various sources.

• Work with large datasets and distributed computing frameworks (e.g., Spark, Hadoop).

• Implement data warehousing solutions to support business intelligence and analytics.

• Ensure data quality and integrity by implementing data validation and testing processes.

• Collaborate with data scientists and analysts to understand data requirements and deliver solutions.

• Stay up-to-date with the latest data engineering technologies and trends.

• Contribute to the development of our data architecture and best practices.

What You Bring:

• 2+ years of professional experience in data engineering.

• Strong understanding of data warehousing concepts and ETL processes.

• Experience with SQL and relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL).

• Experience with at least one scripting language (e.g., Python, Scala).

• Experience with big data technologies (e.g., Spark, Hadoop, Kafka) is a plus.

• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure) is a plus.

• Solid understanding of data modeling and database design principles.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Bonus Points:

• Experience with NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra).

• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, PowerBI).

• Experience with machine learning pipelines.

• Contributions to open-source projects.

Perks of Joining Our Team:

• Competitive salary and equity in a growing startup.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Unlimited paid time off (PTO) to support your work-life balance.

• Flexible work hours and remote work options.

• A collaborative, supportive, and fun work environment.

• Opportunities for professional development and learning.

• The chance to work on a product that empowers developers.

• Regular team events, social gatherings, and hackathons.

• A modern tech stack and the opportunity to learn new technologies.

Important: We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of background, race, gender, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.

Compensation: $110,000 - $160,000 (depending on experience) + equity.

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